Series Did You Hear What Happened By Katie Kennedy
Hardcover edition
Publisher Workman Publishing Co., Inc. Imprint Workman Publishing ISBN9781523535088
Did You Hear What Happened at the Alamo?: The Texas Revolution of 1835-36
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In the 1820s, when Texas was still a part of Mexico, settlers from the United States began to pour in. They brought covered wagons, chickens, and cannons. They brought enslaved people. And they brought grand ideas about what they should get to do in their new land, which were basically: whatever they wanted.
The Mexican government wasn't so sure about that. But as more and more settlers moved in, the big personalities, rash decisions, and grand proclamations piled up. When these new "Texians" decided to declare independence, fighters like William Travis, Jim Bowie, and David Crockett came forward to resist the proud General Antonio López de Santa Anna and his army. They would face off at an old church in San Antonio, known as the Alamo.
And I saw it all.
With a funny and surprising first-person narrator, Did You Hear What Happened at the Alamo? offers a brutally honest--and wildly entertaining--new account of the creation of Texas and the stories we tell about our history.
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This collection features nonfiction titles that explore real-world topics through engaging, well-researched storytelling. Selections offer clear, thoughtful looks at people, events, and ideas, presenting information with openness and honesty while encouraging curiosity, reflection, and a deeper understanding of the world. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
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